The #1 R&B song on January 21, 1983

The Girl Is Mine By Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

Other #1 songs on January 21, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Down Under
Men at Work

UK #1 Song

You Can't Hurry Love
Phil Collins

#1 Country Song

(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date
Emmylou Harris

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable January 21 birthdays in the 1980s

Jake Diekman
Baseball Player
Born January 21, 1987
David Kitson
Soccer Player
Born January 21, 1980
Bobby Farnham
Hockey Player
Born January 21, 1989
David Harris
Football Player
Born January 21, 1984
Sasha Pivovarova
Model
Born January 21, 1985
Izabella Miko
Movie Actress
Born January 21, 1981
John Early
Comedian
Born January 21, 1988
KT
Rapper
Born January 21, 1986
Nicolas Mahut
Tennis Player
Born January 21, 1982